Development Assistant Internships
Development assistant internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working development professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Que Technology, Zoetis, and State of Michigan among the employers posting roles now.
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The Internship Program Learning & Development Assistant provides behind-the-scenes support to the Internship Program and Intern Management team by researching and developing meaningful, engaging tasks and learning opportunities for the internship program.
This role helps support the internship's mission of bridging education and industry while providing interns with opportunities to strengthen their professional skills, explore technology and workplace topics, and gain real-world learning experiences.
Note: This is an internal support role and does not include direct management or supervision of interns.
Primary Responsibilities:
Research and develop meaningful internship tasks across technology, career development, professional skills, business, and workplace topics.
Create clear instructions, action items, questions, and expected deliverables for intern tasks that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and application.
Incorporate opportunities for interns to learn and apply new concepts, terminology, skills, and subject areas.
Research and compile resources such as articles, videos, webinars, etc., and incorporate hands-on, career-focused, and interactive learning opportunities where appropriate.
Create a variety of task formats, including but not limited to research assignments, hands-on projects, group tasks, workplace scenarios, discussions, and professional development activities.
Assist with researching, planning, and developing multi-week learning activities, themed task series, and structured learning resources as assigned.
Maintain and periodically review the internship task library to identify gaps and opportunities for greater variety, relevance, engagement, and learning value.
Collaborate with HR and the Intern Management Team to identify intern learning needs, develop new materials, and revise existing assignments based on management feedback.
Support additional internship program content and development projects as needed.
Skills & Abilities:
Strong research and written communication skills, including the ability to evaluate credible information and summarize findings clearly
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Creative and curious thinker with an interest in learning new topics
Ability to turn broad ideas or resources into clear, structured learning activities
Ability to develop engaging questions that encourage deeper thinking
Strong organizational, attention-to-detail, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and incorporate feedback
Experience with curriculum or educational content development, instructional design, teaching, training, tutoring, research, writing, or similar transferable experience is a plus
Interest in technology, career development, or professional development is a plus
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.)
We’d love to have you join the QTG family! Visit our website at www.qtg-hq.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Overview:
The Internship Program Learning & Development Assistant provides behind-the-scenes support to the Internship Program and Intern Management team by researching and developing meaningful, engaging tasks and learning opportunities for the internship program.
This role helps support the internship's mission of bridging education and industry while providing interns with opportunities to strengthen their professional skills, explore technology and workplace topics, and gain real-world learning experiences.
Note: This is an internal support role and does not include direct management or supervision of interns.
Primary Responsibilities:
Research and develop meaningful internship tasks across technology, career development, professional skills, business, and workplace topics.
Create clear instructions, action items, questions, and expected deliverables for intern tasks that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and application.
Incorporate opportunities for interns to learn and apply new concepts, terminology, skills, and subject areas.
Research and compile resources such as articles, videos, webinars, etc., and incorporate hands-on, career-focused, and interactive learning opportunities where appropriate.
Create a variety of task formats, including but not limited to research assignments, hands-on projects, group tasks, workplace scenarios, discussions, and professional development activities.
Assist with researching, planning, and developing multi-week learning activities, themed task series, and structured learning resources as assigned.
Maintain and periodically review the internship task library to identify gaps and opportunities for greater variety, relevance, engagement, and learning value.
Collaborate with HR and the Intern Management Team to identify intern learning needs, develop new materials, and revise existing assignments based on management feedback.
Support additional internship program content and development projects as needed.
Skills & Abilities:
Strong research and written communication skills, including the ability to evaluate credible information and summarize findings clearly
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Creative and curious thinker with an interest in learning new topics
Ability to turn broad ideas or resources into clear, structured learning activities
Ability to develop engaging questions that encourage deeper thinking
Strong organizational, attention-to-detail, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and incorporate feedback
Experience with curriculum or educational content development, instructional design, teaching, training, tutoring, research, writing, or similar transferable experience is a plus
Interest in technology, career development, or professional development is a plus
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.)
We’d love to have you join the QTG family! Visit our website at www.qtg-hq.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Development Assistant Internship Market
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Tips for Your Development Assistant Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, closing cohorts months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so development assistant internship openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly and treat fall as the primary application window for structured summer programs.
Build a portfolio before you need one
Development assistant intern candidates are assessed on evidence of real work, not job titles. Document two or three complete projects with the tools you used, what you built, and where to see it, a portfolio site, linked case studies, or a code repository. Having something concrete to share gives recruiters a reason to move you forward.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, combining both channels widens the pool you can reach and doesn't lock you into one track.
Practice the actual development assistant intern screen out loud
Development assistant intern interviews typically include a skills demonstration tied to the role, a project walkthrough, a task-based exercise, or a problem-solving conversation. Practice explaining your reasoning as you work through it, not just getting to the right answer. Interviewers weigh how you think as much as the final result.
Target structured internship programs built for new entrants
Larger organizations run cohort or rotational internship programs designed to train people new to development assistant work. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often have a formal application window separate from general job postings. Identify the programs that fit your background and apply in the first wave rather than waiting.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 0% of the development assistant internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, location, commute, relocation, before you start sorting through listings. Filtering by work type upfront means you spend your time on roles you can actually take.
Development Assistant Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a development assistant internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level and want something concrete to assess. For development assistant candidates, that means a documented project file, a linked portfolio, or a case study showing your process and tools. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a development assistant internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for development assistant interns is consistent performance on real work, available headcount on the team at the end of your term, and how early you signal interest. Position for a return offer by delivering on your project, asking for feedback mid-internship, and expressing your interest clearly without counting on it.
When should I apply for development assistant internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often opening applications in August or September for positions that start the following June. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly gives you the full picture and prevents missing early-closing cohorts.
Are development assistant internships paid?
Most professional development assistant internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are less common at established organizations, particularly in professional and technical fields.
What should a development assistant internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three complete, documented projects, naming the tools you used and linking to where the work lives, a portfolio site, a published analysis, a case study, or a code repository, depending on what development assistant work actually requires. Add relevant coursework beneath your projects, and keep the whole thing to one page.
Are there remote development assistant internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the development assistant internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get development assistant internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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